Crowns & Bridges

Dental crown and bridge work in Christchurch, Dorset

Crowns

A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’.

Why would I need a crown?

Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.

A crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance:

you may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth

you may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect what is left of the tooth.

it may help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.

Bridges

A bridge is an alternative to a partial denture and is fixed in the mouth. It is made by putting crowns on the teeth at either side of the space, and then joining these two crowns together by placing a false tooth in the space.

This is all made in the laboratory and then the pieces are cemented into place with special adhesives. The bridge can’t be removed and so requires careful cleaning.